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headless-bff-architecture

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Design a secure BFF layer for headless VTEX apps.

Software Engineering#security#authentication#session-management#headless#proxy#bff#vtex
Authorvtexdocs
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

Securely proxy VTEX private APIs through a server-side BFF to prevent exposure of API keys and shopper credentials in frontend code, enabling safe, authenticated communication with VTEX services.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mandatory BFF layer for all headless VTEX projects to centralize API calls and credential management.
  • Server-side handling of VtexIdclientAutCookie and API keys to protect shopper sessions and machine credentials.
  • Clear routing rules for public vs private VTEX endpoints, with validation and security guardrails.
  • Per-module API key separation and credential management to minimize risk and scope.

Quick Start

Install a minimal Express-based BFF, configure server-side VTEX credentials via environment variables, and route private VTEX endpoints through the BFF.

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